AP Photo / Jeff GentnerThe Mountaineers appear to be in control of their own BCS destiny.

I can't say that I'm surprised.

A week after Oklahoma and Oregon went down, Nos. 1 AND 2 got knocked off in another wild weekend. Does anyone actually want to play in the national championship game? It sure doesn't seem like it.

I detailed the likeliest championship scenarios Sunday, but for right now I think you have to put Missouri and West Virginia at the top of the heap. Everyone else is chasing those two, including LSU, who despite another triple-overtime loss to rival Arkansas, still has a shot at getting back into the top two. The Tigers need help, but they can get there. And because of their resume' they are my No. 3 team.

At least for now.

1. MISSOURI (11-1)
Last week: No. 2.
Latest result: Defeated Kansas 36-38.
Next game: Saturday vs. Oklahoma.
Gladow's take: I'm not exactly a firm believer and expect the Tigers to lose to Oklahoma this weekend, but they deserve the top spot heading into the Big XII Championship Game.

2. WEST VIRGINIA (10-1)
Last week: No. 4.
Latest result: Defeated Connecticut 66-21.
Next game: Saturday vs. Pittsburgh.
Gladow's take: The Backyard Brawl should be pretty one-sided in 2007, but these rivalry games can sometimes trip a team up.

3. LSU (10-2)
Last week: No. 1.
Latest result: Lost to Arkansas 50-48.
Next game: Saturday vs. Tennessee.
Gladow's take: I'd have to say the Tigers are clearly the best two-loss team in the country, and I'd give them a small edge over Ohio State too.

4. OHIO STATE (11-1)
Last week: No. 5.
Latest result: Defeated Michigan 14-3.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: The Buckeyes shouldn't protest too loudly - all three teams ahead of them can lose this weekend, which would likely put them back at the top of the rankings.

5. OKLAHOMA (10-2)
Last week: No. 9.
Latest result: Defeated Oklahoma State 49-17.
Next game: Saturday vs. Missouri.
Gladow's take: The Sooners have the opportunity to shed their "bad team on the road" label against a team they've already defeated.

6. GEORGIA (10-2)
Last week: No. 7.
Latest result: Defeated Georgia Tech 31-17.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: Realistically, a team that can't even win its own division and gets blown out be the likes of Tennessee doesn't deserve a shot at the title. Instead, look for the Bulldogs to make a trip to the Orange Bowl.

7. SOUTHERN CAL (9-2)
Last week: No. 10.
Latest result: Defeated Arizona State 44-24.
Next game: Saturday vs. UCLA.
Gladow's take: Like Georgia, USC played itself out of the national championship early in the season, but there are few teams playing better at this moment.

9. KANSAS (11-1)
Last week: No. 3.
Latest result: Lost to Missouri 36-28.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: Double standard or not, the Jayhawks blew the only game on their schedule that even remotely mattered. I may actually be generous keeping them this high.

10. VIRGINIA TECH (10-2)
Last week: No. 13.
Latest result: Defeated Virginia 33-21.
Next game: Saturday vs. Boston College.
Gladow's take: The Hokies would seem to be the class of the ACC, but that terrible blowout loss to LSU is weighing their ranking down some.

11. FLORIDA (9-3)
Last week: No. 14.
Latest result: Defeated Florida State 45-12.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: Gator fans should be plenty pleased about a 9-3 record in a rebuilding year. Now we'll see if that defense and running game can round into shape in the offseason.

12. ARIZONA STATE (9-2)
Last week: No. 6.
Latest result: Lost to Southern Cal 44-24.
Next game: Saturday vs. Arizona.
Gladow's take: The Sun Devils came out Thursday night and did the equivalent of tripping over the water cooler. I think Duke could have put up a better fight.

AP Photo / Ed ReinkeThe Vols got themselves a big win last week.

13. TENNESSEE (9-3)
Last week: No. 17.
Latest result: Defeated Kentucky 52-50.
Next game: Saturday vs. LSU.
Gladow's take: Erik Ainge will give Tennessee a shot against the Tigers, but it will take a Herculean effort for the Vols to emerge victorious.

14. BOSTON COLLEGE (10-2)
Last week: No. 18.
Latest result: Defeated Miami (Fla.) 28-14.
Next game: Saturday vs. Virginia Tech.
Gladow's take: The Hurricanes aren't what they once were, so it's a bit surprising Boston College struggled with them. The Eagles will need a better effort this week.

15. ILLINOIS (9-3)
Last week: No. 16.
Latest result: Defeated Northwestern 41-22.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: It must be nice to just sit there and watch other teams lose while you silently climb the polls. Big Ten teams have perfected the practice.

16. TEXAS (9-3)
Last week: No. 12.
Latest result: Lost to Texas A&M 38-30.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: Losing to your rival is not exactly a capital offense, but the Longhorns looked pretty bad in that game. Now the best they can hope for is the Cotton Bowl.

17. VIRGINIA (9-3)
Last week: No. 15.
Latest result: Lost to Virginia Tech 33-21.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: Even though it ended with a loss to rival Virginia Tech, the Cavaliers' season was a good one - they overachieved by most experts' opinions.

18. OREGON (8-3)
Last week: No. 8.
Latest result: Lost to UCLA 16-0.
Next game: Saturday vs. Oregon State.
Gladow's take: Dennis Dixon for Heisman? It's clear that without Dixon, Oregon is simply a shell of its former self. A loss to the rival Beavers would conclude the Ducks' disappointing finish.

19. AUBURN (8-4)
Last week: No. 22.
Latest result: Defeated Alabama 17-10.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: Some called it a rebuilding year, and that's essentially what it was. The Tigers had their ups and downs, but an 8-4 record and win over Alabama are not things to sneeze at.

21. WISCONSIN (9-3)
Last week: No. 21.
Latest result: Defeated Minnesota 41-34.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: The Badgers could be looking at a Capital One or Outback Bowl appearance against the likes of Florida or Tennessee. Either of those matchups would be fun.

22. BYU (9-2)
Last week: No. 24.
Latest result: Defeated Utah 17-10.
Next game: Saturday at San Diego State.
Gladow's take: It's always nice to win against your rival. BYU will now be looking for 10 wins against a San Diego State team that hasn't been good.

23. CINCINNATI (9-3)
Last week: No. 25.
Latest result: Defeated Syracuse 52-31.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: The Bearcats have had a nice season, thus head coach Brian Kelly figures to be a hot commodity on the job market over the coming weeks.

24. SOUTH FLORIDA (9-3)
Last week: Unranked.
Latest result: Defeated Pittsburgh 48-37.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: The Bulls had a rough go of it toward the middle of the year, but the one-time No. 2 team in the land has rebounded nicely the past few weeks.

25. BOISE STATE (10-2)
Last week: No. 19.
Latest result: Lost to Hawaii 39-27.
Next game: TBD.
Gladow's take: I know they haven't defeated anyone this year, but I just don't think anyone below them is as good ... let alone better.